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SPOTLIGHT ON: TURMERIC

Curcumin (an antioxidant found in turmeric) has substantial disease-prevention powers and other benefits. Here are just some of them:
1 – It guards against cancer, arthritis, and Alzheimer’s. In fact, turmeric outperforms many pharmaceuticals, and with almost no side effects.
2. Turmeric can do wonders for inflammation-related skin-care concerns, like psoriasis, acne, and sun damage. That’s why Nicholas Perricone, MD, adds it to his sunscreens as well as his diet.
3. And one of the most recent studies to tout turmeric’s benefits and other antioxidant spices, showed that they reduced the negative effects of high-fat meals, lowering insulin response by about 20 percent.

So how much turmeric should you take to help manage your stress and inflammation? Experts recommend 400 to 600 milligrams three times per day. (Look for 95 percent curcuminoids on the label, and for piperine, a component of black pepper, that helps facilitate absorption.) Or add fresh or ground turmeric to your next meal.

EASY TURMERIC TONIC

1 whole lemon
2 healthy dashes of turmeric
A bit of fresh ginger (use a micro plane)
A small pinch of cayenne

Squeeze the whole lemon into a large mug or mason jar, add the other ingredients, and then fill the mason jar with hot water, stir, and drink slowly.